Libyan Army Chief Killed in Plane Crash Near Ankara
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya’s army chief, and seven others died when their plane crashed near Ankara on December 23, 2025.
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Slovak PM Roller-Skates Through 7.5km Visnove Tunnel Opening
Slovak PM Robert Fico celebrated the end of a 30-year saga by roller-skating 7.5km through the new Visnove tunnel, finalizing a key link on the D1 highway.
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Plane Crash Kills Libya’s Army Chief of Staff and Four Officials
Libya’s army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior officials died when their Falcon 50 jet crashed near Ankara. An official investigation has been launched.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls Israel’s approval of 19 West Bank settlements a ‘dangerous step’
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounces Israel’s approval of 19 new West Bank settlements as a ‘dangerous step’ that undermines Palestinian rights and blocks prospects for statehood.
Small Tritium Leak at Decommissioned Fugen Reactor in Japan
On December 23, a 20ml tritium-contaminated water leak at Japan’s decommissioned Fugen reactor was contained swiftly with no exposure or environmental impact.
Venezuela Passes Law Protecting Freedom of Navigation and Trade
On December 23, 2025, Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a law to safeguard navigation and trade, with penalties up to 20 years for piracy and blockades.
Inflation Rises as Trump Hails Summer Growth
Despite strong summer growth under President Trump, new data show inflation continued to climb, challenging claims of easing cost of living.